Instructional Designer

Southwest Tech is committed to providing a welcoming environment and a sense of community where all employees can
experience success. We empower and inspire all members of the Southwest Tech community to embrace differences, defend
human dignity, and respect the richness of values and ideas that each person brings to the college.

POSITION Instructional Designer (Full-Time, Benefited)
APPLY BY April 4, 2025
HIRE DATE April 21, 2025

DIVISION Academics
REPORTS TO Chief Academic Officer
CLASSIFICATION Salaried (Exempt)
POSTING DATE March 20, 2025

SUMMARY

Is your love of learning infectious? Do you thrive on helping others meet their goals? Southwest Wisconsin Technical
College is committed to advancing student access, program completion, and post-graduate success by leveraging
innovative instructional design and technology. We seek an Instructional Technologist to play a key role in ensuring that
all students, regardless of background or learning modality, receive high-quality, technology-enhanced education that
leads to meaningful post-graduate outcomes.
The Instructional Designer role at Southwest Tech is a year-round position and requires a resourceful, adaptable
professional who can collaboratively develop student and faculty support initiatives, instructional resources, and
educational technology solutions. This role also provides technical support that improves student learning experiences
and removes barriers to student success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Supporting Student Access, Completion, and Post-Graduate Success

• Administer and optimize the college’s learning management system (LMS) to improve student retention, faculty

effectiveness, and real-time feedback mechanisms.

• Collaborate with faculty to design and deliver high-quality courses in multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, online)

that increase student access while maintaining rigor and engagement.

• Ensure instructional content and learning materials comply with College standards and are accessible to

students with diverse needs, applying universal design principles and ADA/Section 508 and Title II compliance.

• Train and support faculty in using instructional technology to enhance student engagement, reduce equity gaps,

and improve program completion rates.

• Develop and deliver workshops, guides, and coaching sessions to help faculty integrate high-impact teaching

strategies and emerging AI tools.

• Work with across the College to embed work-based learning approaches that prepare students for post-graduate

success.

• Identify and implement AI-driven learning tools and automation that improve efficiency for faculty and enhance

student learning outcomes.

• Provide LMS technical support to faculty and staff, ensuring seamless access to learning platforms, digital

resources, and online courses.

• Collaborate to support assessment and promotion of student learning
• Utilize learning analytics and data dashboards to track student engagement and support faculty in making

post-graduate success.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in designing and implementing instructional strategies that promote student access, program

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with AI in education, adaptive learning technologies, and automation tools that reduce barriers to

learning.

• Experience with coding or scripting for instructional automation (e.g., Python, JavaScript, APIs).
• Basic knowledge of networking, system administration, or cybersecurity principles

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT
• Southwest Tech is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. While certain job roles may

require physical capabilities, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to providing reasonable
accommodations throughout the hiring process and in the workplace.

APPLICATIONS
Internal and External applicants complete and submit the online employment application at www.swtc.edu/jobs
For questions regarding the application process, or if you need an accommodation, please email Human Resources at
humanresources@swtc.edu or 608.822.2314. (TDD: 608.822.2072)

SALARY RANGES
C44: $58,124.23-$81,373.72

BENEFITS/SERVICES
Our comprehensive benefit package includes the following and much more:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account

• Health Club Access
• Wisconsin Retirement

• Additional Voluntary

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
  

SELECTION PROCESS
The Review Committee will screen applicants and contact them for an interview. Meeting the minimum qualifications does
not assure the candidate an interview. Final candidate’s employment offer may be subject to completion of a criminal
background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Southwest Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and
activities. The Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-
discrimination policies. Call 800-362-3322, Ext. 2315 (TDD: 608-822-2072) or write Southwest Tech, 1800 Bronson Blvd.,
Fennimore, WI 53809.